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What is the story behind Bweddings Planner?

Luxury Wedding Planner in Chicago & Destination Weddings

BWEDDINGS is a Chicago-based luxury wedding planning and design firm specializing in bespoke weddings, full-service wedding planning, and destination celebrations throughout Chicago, the North Shore, the United States, and internationally.

We believe every wedding starts with a story. Our role is to transform that story into an unforgettable celebration through thoughtful planning, elevated design, exceptional vendors, and seamless execution.

From elegant Chicago weddings and North Shore celebrations to destination weddings in Italy, Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond, BWEDDINGS creates weddings that are sophisticated, personal, and intentionally designed around each couple.

What Makes BWEDDINGS Different?

BWEDDINGS intentionally accepts a limited number of weddings each year so every couple receives highly personalized attention, direct access to our expertise, and a planning experience tailored to their priorities.

We don't believe in cookie-cutter weddings or one-size-fits-all packages. Every celebration is thoughtfully developed around your vision, style, guest experience, cultural traditions, and investment, creating a wedding that feels authentic to you.

Our experienced team manages the details behind the scenes—from venue selection and vendor curation to wedding design, budget guidance, guest logistics, timeline development, and wedding-day coordination—so you can be fully present for the moments that matter most.

As a Chicago wedding planner, BWEDDINGS brings extensive knowledge of Chicago and the North Shore, including luxury venues, private estates, hotels, restaurants, and the area's trusted wedding professionals.

For couples planning internationally, our destination wedding planning expertise provides the same level of organization and personalized service across borders. We are particularly experienced with weddings in Italy, combining international planning expertise with an authentic understanding of Italian culture, hospitality, venues, and local vendors.

Whether you're planning a Chicago luxury wedding, North Shore wedding, Italian destination wedding, multicultural celebration, or intimate destination event, our approach remains the same: thoughtful, personal, and completely tailored to you.

Wedding Planning Services & Investment

BWEDDINGS offers:

  • Wedding Day Coordination — starting at $4,500
  • Custom Wedding Planning — starting at $7,500
  • Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design — starting at $15,000

Every wedding receives a custom proposal based on the location, guest count, planning requirements, design scope, complexity, and level of service needed.

Couples planning weddings in January, February, or March can receive 15% off our regular planning fees. Exclusions apply.

If you're searching for a luxury wedding planner in Chicago, a North Shore wedding planner, or an experienced destination wedding planner, we would love to learn more about your celebration.

Our process begins with a complimentary consultation, where we'll discuss your wedding date, location, guest count, vision, priorities, and planning needs. From there, we'll recommend the level of support that makes the most sense for your celebration.

Schedule your complimentary consultation with BWEDDINGS and let's begin creating a wedding that is unmistakably yours.

Your story is the starting point. Our expertise brings it to life.

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What are Bweddings Planner's coordination packages and rates?

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$4,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$8,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$15,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$350

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

What are real couples saying about their experience with Bweddings Planner in reviews?

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Anuj Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic delivery

I asked Chrissy to set up a persian spread at the ceremony and she absolutely killed it. Even though it was the first time she has done it, she set it as I would do. I had a great experience with her and her team and everything they said they deliver, they did and even more. Fantastic team. Thank you, Chrissy for all your help!
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Nadira Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

I could not be more pleased with Barbara and her team. She is so easy to work with and knows exactly what she is doing. If you want a stress free wedding planning experience, hire Bweddings. I was so calm leading up to and on my wedding day because I knew Barbara was taking care of every detail. Barbara also gave me opinions on details for the reception room and everything pulled together so beautifully! Thank you BWeddings!
Monika
Monika Sent on 03/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!!

I used Barbara for my past October Wedding. Upon meeting her I was taken away by her professionalism, she was nothing like all the other planners I had met prior. I used Bweddings Day of service, however, Barabara was more than willing to answer any questions I had prior to the 5 week start time. As for the wedding itself, Barbara was paramount in putting together the event. We did a lot of DIY, in which Barbara listened to my vision and made it work. I would not hesitate to recommend Barbara and Bweddings for your Wedding. She is very professional, but also extremely personable. She made the last few weeks leading up to the wedding as stress free as it could have been. Do yourself a favour and book Barbara for your event planning!
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Jackie Sent on 10/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and personable !

My husband and I were debating if we should get a wedding planner and we are SO happy we did. Leading up to the wedding Barabara layed out what task needed to be done and when, this was both of our first wedding so we had no idea of what a proper timeline leading up to the wedding was. She was very professional and contacted all of our vendors, she became the main contact and go to person for everything. On our wedding day we were stress free and everything turned out even better then what we would’ve imagined. We’re obviously not professional planners so Barbara made all of our decor and flowers look beautiful, she made sure the day ran smoothly and never asked us for anything ! We couldn’t imagine not having her help and expertise on our big day!"
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Raizza Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch service!

We were on the fence about hiring a planner - boy are we ever glad we did. Barbara and her team did a fantastic job at our wedding. She made everything stress free, especially during the last few weeks before the wedding. She dealt with issues professionally and made sure we were not bothered unless absolutely necessary. Our wedding day was on point and we couldn’t have done it without her team. Thanks Barbara!
Alessandra
Alessandra Sent on 10/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the MOST reliable, trustworthy and professional wedding (and more) coordinator!

I have known Barbara for a long time, and when it comes to event planning she is always my person to go to. Her organizational skills and her professionalism are outstanding and I know I can 100% rely on her. Not only the event run smoothly and flawlessly, she made herself visible and accessible at all times, but she carried out every aspect of the organization leaving me worry free. I also value her extraordinary sense of style and taste which turns each event she is involved in into a special, tasteful and unique experience. She personally guarantees that your events will be successfully carried out at 360 degrees, and that's the key to what makes her so effective. I can't recommend her enough!
Krystal
Krystal Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Experience!


If you are looking for an insightful, flexible, professional, experienced, and kind wedding planner, please do not look any further. Barbara was the BEST wedding planner that we could ask for! From vendor suggestions, decoration ideas, scheduling, to problem-solving, she had an answer for everything! Naturally, there will be times that you will be stressed out, but the moment you speak with her, she already has the answer and will immediately make your worry disappear!

On the day of our wedding, she was a dream come true. She arranged guests, vendors, our families and ME with ease and grace. Our wedding was flawless, beautiful, and fun, all because of Barbara. There was not a thing that I was worried about on our wedding day because I completely her to represent by vision.

Working with Barbara was THE BEST decision that I had made during the entire wedding process. I couldn't, and wouldn't, have had my wedding any other way. She saved my sanity!

Thanks, Barbara. You are truly a wedding genius.
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Katy Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of my dream

I hired Barbara more than a year prior to my wedding as I needed tons of help with planning my dream wedding. I gave her some info on my vision, color preference, feeling and style not knowing what to specifically expect. Well, I must say I was highly impressed with her ideas and vision. She perfectly understood what I was looking for and she made it come to life! The whole process was fun and totally stress free as I was confident in her abilities.
I honestly could not have chosen a better planner to design and coordinate my wedding, all I asked for was there. I wish I could do it all over again :) Thank you Barbara, it was a pleasure having as our wedding planner. Thank you, Thank you!
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Andy Sent on 08/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Words can't explain how amazing the day went with the help of Barbara. She made sure that everything went smoothly and was even willing to go the extra mile for our needs. I highly recommend Barbara and her team for any services anyone would need for their wedding. Thanks Barbara! We love you!
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Emma Sent on 02/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Barbara did a phenomenal job planning our wedding and was extremely valuable to me on the day. I don't know what I would have done without her. First and foremost, Barbara found us our perfect wedding venue Armour House in Lake Forest, IL. She did extensive research and found us the perfect place that suited both of our British backgrounds; it was the perfect stately home setting with picturesque gardens. Barbara came with us to view the venue and helped negotiate a great price that was well within our budget.

Leading up the wedding, Barbara helped me pick out my color theme, florist, invitations and was extremely helpful in putting our wedding website together.

On the wedding day itself, Barbara was amazing. She was on top of everything and made sure the day went to plan. In addition to her main duties, Barbara helped with the table planning, reception room decor, photos (taking quite a few good photos earlier in the day as our photographer was late) and many many other elements. Barbara was a life saver on many occasions even performing a quick to fix to my dress before the 1st dance (thanks Barbara!).

Overall we were extremely satisfied with the planning service and professionalism that Barbara provided and would not hesitate to recommend her to any couple getting married.
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What awards has Bweddings Planner won?

12
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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